Geothermal energy environmental problems and control methods: review of recent findings

Technical Report · Sun Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5139347· OSTI ID:5139347

Nguyen, V T; Caskey, J F; Pfundstein, R T; Rifkin, S B

The findings of a literature review on the environmental concerns and associated control methods of geothermal energy utilization are presented. The document introduces the environmental problems associated with geothermal energy utilization; assesses the current status of control methods; references appropriate environmental documents; and identifies areas where additional environmental research is needed. The review attempts to consolidate current understanding of the environmental impact of geothermal energy development. Approximately 180 reports written by authors in industry, government and academia have been reviewed in the areas of air emissions, surface and subsurface liquid discharges, solid wastes, noise, subsidence, and induced seismicity.

• Research Organization: Mitre Corp., McLean, VA (USA). METREK Div.
• DOE Contract Number: AC01-79ET27224
• OSTI ID: 5139347
• Report Number(s): DOE/ET/27224-T1; MTR-80W108
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
POLLUTION CONTROL
AIR POLLUTION
BIBLIOGRAPHIES
GROUND SUBSIDENCE
LAND POLLUTION
NOISE POLLUTION
RECOMMENDATIONS
REINJECTION
REVIEWS
SEISMICITY
WATER POLLUTION
DOCUMENT TYPES
ENERGY
ENERGY SOURCES
POLLUTION
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
Geothermal Legacy
150600* - Geothermal Energy- Environmental Aspects